Committee Members
Amber Holveck, Executive Director
Oregon City Chamber of Commerce - 503-656-1610
Amber has served the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce as Executive Director since July 2010. She lives in Oregon City and is a wife, mother and volunteer. Nearly fifteen years of association management, two years as a teacher and a background in agriculture have influenced Amber's professional life.
The Oregon City Chamber celebrated 100 years in 2009 and continues its efforts to help build a strong, local economy, connect our businesses and customers, to promote Oregon City and advocate on behalf of business. The most exciting news from our Chamber this year is the release of its new publication "Oregon City Around Town". Around Town is a lifestyle magazine for Oregon City residents, businesspeople and visitors. Buy Local Oregon City is an exciting campaign for our community. I'm proud to be part of this effort because Buy Local Oregon City is good for business!
The Oregon City Chamber celebrated 100 years in 2009 and continues its efforts to help build a strong, local economy, connect our businesses and customers, to promote Oregon City and advocate on behalf of business. The most exciting news from our Chamber this year is the release of its new publication "Oregon City Around Town". Around Town is a lifestyle magazine for Oregon City residents, businesspeople and visitors. Buy Local Oregon City is an exciting campaign for our community. I'm proud to be part of this effort because Buy Local Oregon City is good for business!
David Green, Vice President & Branch Manager
Citizens Bank - 503-518-8808
David has worked in banking
for over 30 years, the last 22 years in Oregon. He is passionate about service
to local communities and the businesses, employees and families who live and
work there. Seeking first to learn about people and their plans, David brings
questions and ideas from his experience in finance, cash flow and business risk
management, then customizes win-win banking packages to help clients succeed.
David is active in Rotary, the Workforce Investment Council, Oregon City
Business Alliance and the Oregon City Chamber among others. David is proud to
manage the Oregon City Office of Citizens Bank. Citizens Bank is pleased
to offer local underwriting, superior customer service, and custom built
solutions for local businesses. Citizens Bank has been an independently
owned community bank in Oregon since 1957.
As a community banker, David understands the importance of supporting local enterprise. Buy Local Oregon City is a vital effort to raise community awareness on the positive impacts of spending dollars locally and reinvesting in our community. David is excited to participate in this outreach effort to educate our community on the shared benefits of buying locally.
As a community banker, David understands the importance of supporting local enterprise. Buy Local Oregon City is a vital effort to raise community awareness on the positive impacts of spending dollars locally and reinvesting in our community. David is excited to participate in this outreach effort to educate our community on the shared benefits of buying locally.
Dick Orr, Customer Development Consultant
BCTelco - 503-632-3113
Dick Orr joined BCT in 2006 and since that time has been recognized as BCT’s spokesperson during community events. As the Customer Development Consultant, Dick spends time with both residential and business customers helping to coordinate and provide services. You can also find him sharing his enthusiasm for Buy Local through his many community contacts including the Chamber of Commerce and through volunteering with the Relay For Life and Meals on Wheels. Dick finds working for BCT to be a gratifying experience. “These days it seems hard to find a company that cares about the community that they serve as much as BCT does.” In his time off, Dick enjoys spending time with Jakye, his wife of 34 years, and his two grown children when they are in town.
Ed LaPlante, Owner
Magnetic Sign Company - 503-502-6675
Ed and his wife, Donna, own and operate Magnetic Sign Company. When the company began in 1984, the main product was magnetic signs for vehicles. Today, MSC is full service sign shop offering all types of signs and marketing support materials. Ed and Donna jokingly say that they never do what the customer asks... that's because they work together to determine the right solution for the project.
The LaPlantes support several Oregon City non-profits including Three Rivers Artist Guild and Friends of the OC Library Used Book Store along with Portland non-profits Community Warehouse, Focus on Youth and Habitat Restore.
Buying local, giving back to the community and maintaining strong local business relationships is a way of life. They began their business on a handshake and still operate that way today. Oregon City has so much to offer its residents from dining to shopping to professional services, and the Buy Local campaign is a great opportunity to raise awareness and encourage local economic growth.
The LaPlantes support several Oregon City non-profits including Three Rivers Artist Guild and Friends of the OC Library Used Book Store along with Portland non-profits Community Warehouse, Focus on Youth and Habitat Restore.
Buying local, giving back to the community and maintaining strong local business relationships is a way of life. They began their business on a handshake and still operate that way today. Oregon City has so much to offer its residents from dining to shopping to professional services, and the Buy Local campaign is a great opportunity to raise awareness and encourage local economic growth.
Jodi Moses, Owner
JNM Plumbing - 503-807-5287
Jodi Moses and her husband, Mike, opened JNM Plumbing in 2010. Prior to owning and operating a plumbing company, Jodi worked for an Oregon City Chiropractor performing basic business operations and assisting the Chiropractor as an ultrasound tech. She then worked for an Orthodontist where she learned valuable skills helping to develop marketing strategies, coordinate events, facilitate morning meetings and patient schedule operations. Jodi volunteers her time to the Oregon City Chamber as an ambassador and Chamber Board member. She believes very strongly in buying locally and supporting local economies first. Jodi is excited to be part of Buy Local Oregon City and continually learning how to better support the vitality of our local community encouraging others to do so!
Maureen Parkin, Controller & Safety Manager
Parkin Electric, Inc. - 503-657-4958
Maureen and her husband Dave have operated Parkin Electric, Inc, since 1991, starting as a home based business, just outside the city limits of Oregon City then moving it to its current location within Oregon City in 2001. Maureen manages Parkin Electric’s safety program. Her other duties included general corporate accounting management and company policy management. She volunteers her time supporting the electrical industry, and the community.
Oregon City is a vibrant community full of businesses and people who are passionate about making Oregon City the best place to live and do business. I am proud to be a part of the Buy Local Oregon City campaign. We are striving to educate the community about the importance of buying locally as well as providing educational opportunities to help local business be successful! I invite you to share in this effort by signing up as a member of Buy Local Oregon City!
Oregon City is a vibrant community full of businesses and people who are passionate about making Oregon City the best place to live and do business. I am proud to be a part of the Buy Local Oregon City campaign. We are striving to educate the community about the importance of buying locally as well as providing educational opportunities to help local business be successful! I invite you to share in this effort by signing up as a member of Buy Local Oregon City!
Ray Stobie, Branch Manager
Oregonians Credit Union - 503-238-4932
Oregon City Branch Manager, Ray Stobie has been with Oregonians Credit Union for 10 years. He started out as teller, worked as a loan officer and in 2008 was promoted to branch manager. He currently chairs the credit union’s governmental affairs committee, sits on the philanthropy committee of Young Credit Union Professionals of Portland and is a certified credit union advocate. He believes that the credit union philosophy and Buy Local Oregon City share a common social purpose: people helping people. He is an active member of the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce as an ambassador, member of the Chamber’s marketing committee and member of the Chamber’s 2011 Annual Dinner committee. Oregonians Credit Union is proud to be a presenting sponsor for Oregon City’s “Concert in the Park” series and participant in this year’s Teddy Bear Parade and Oregon City is Charming program.
Ray is an active volunteer with the Oregon Food Bank. He has donated his time with the Food Bank’s Letter Carrier Food Drive in May, Waterfront Blues Festival in July and donates part of his Saturdays helping repack donated food at the Food Bank’s NE Portland warehouse.
Ray is an active volunteer with the Oregon Food Bank. He has donated his time with the Food Bank’s Letter Carrier Food Drive in May, Waterfront Blues Festival in July and donates part of his Saturdays helping repack donated food at the Food Bank’s NE Portland warehouse.
Sherrie Henson, Vice President & Retail Relationship Officer
Columbia Bank - 503-454-3306
Sherrie Henson is a native Oregonian and has worked in Oregon City for the past 16 years. Sherrie has been a banker since 1978, working her way up the ranks with the ultimate goal of being a branch manager. Branch management has allowed Sherrie the opportunity to work with other business professionals within the Oregon City community and surrounding areas. She is a professional resource and creative problem solver for her clients. She treasures the relationships she has with her clients and she appreciates all of the opportunities to assist with business and personal financial needs. It’s all about helping people!
Sherrie is actively involved in the Oregon City community and believes in giving back to the community that has supported her. She is a Rotarian and Past President 2010-2011 for the Rotary Club of Oregon City. Sherrie also sits on the Oregon City Rotary Foundation Board. She is a past Board Chair (position held for 2 years) for the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce. In the Oregon City Chamber, Sherrie is currently an Ambassador and a committee member for Buy Local Oregon City and the Government & Economic Affairs Committee. Sherrie is a Board member and Treasurer for the Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine – The Founders Clinic, a free health clinic in Clackamas County. Sherrie is also on the Board of Trustees for the Providence Willamette Falls Medical Foundation.
Sherrie is actively involved in the Oregon City community and believes in giving back to the community that has supported her. She is a Rotarian and Past President 2010-2011 for the Rotary Club of Oregon City. Sherrie also sits on the Oregon City Rotary Foundation Board. She is a past Board Chair (position held for 2 years) for the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce. In the Oregon City Chamber, Sherrie is currently an Ambassador and a committee member for Buy Local Oregon City and the Government & Economic Affairs Committee. Sherrie is a Board member and Treasurer for the Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine – The Founders Clinic, a free health clinic in Clackamas County. Sherrie is also on the Board of Trustees for the Providence Willamette Falls Medical Foundation.